Garfield High School

www.seattleschools.org/area/main/ShowSchool?sid=014

1,642 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Garfield High School, located in the Central District of Seattle, is one of the city’s most historic and academically prominent public secondary schools. Established in 1920, it has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, a robust performing arts program, and a strong commitment to social justice. The school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its extensive Advanced Placement (AP) offerings, as well as its specialized programs designed to challenge students and prepare them for higher education.

Beyond the classroom, Garfield is widely recognized for its vibrant school culture and competitive extracurricular activities. It boasts a storied history in athletics and is perhaps most famous for its world-class jazz band program, which has earned national acclaim and numerous awards over several decades. As a cornerstone of the Seattle Public Schools district, Garfield remains a centerpiece of its community, often serving as a hub for civic engagement and educational innovation in the Pacific Northwest.

1,642

Total Students

68.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	604
Hispanic	161
Black	443
Asian	205
Two or More	187
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	12

White
604 (37.4 %)
Black
443 (27.4 %)
Asian
205 (12.7 %)
Two or More
187 (11.6 %)
Hispanic
161 (10.0 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-2270
Website:	http://www.seattleschools.org/area/main/ShowSchool?sid=014
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 367

Grade 10 420

Grade 11 420

Grade 12 435